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Zelle Scams

Crimes involving money-transfer app Zelle — often using fake emails or account “upgrade” requests to steal funds.

Overpayment Scams

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How a $100 Facebook Marketplace Listing Cost Her $2,000

Oct 13, 2025

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5 min read

How a $100 Facebook Marketplace Listing Cost Her $2,000

A fake Zelle email told her to reactivate her account, and in minutes this retired teacher lost far more than the bike she was trying to sell.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

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True stories of real people who got scammed — and how to make sure it never happens to you.

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